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Best Thermal Paste for CPUs 2021: 90 Pastes Tested and Ranked

Home Best-picks (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Choosing the best thermal paste may sound simple, but a dizzying array of options can turn this seemingly easy choice into a time-consuming task. Thermal paste is designed to minimize microscopic air gaps and irregularities between the surface of the cooler and the CPU’s IHS (integrated heat spreader), the… Read more

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Intel SSD 670p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Scaling QLC to New Heights

Our Verdict Intel’s SSD 670p delivers on both speed and security with faster throughput and hardware encryption support. While Intel’s SSD 670p leverages QLC flash, it is tweaked and tuned where it matters, making it a stellar consumer-oriented PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD. For Solid performance Large dynamic SLC cache with fast recovery AES 256-bit hardware… Read more

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Deepcool Macube 110 Review

Introduction I would like to thank Deepcool for supplying the review sample. The Macube series from Deepcool offers a solid steel exterior and a clean glass side panel with a functional no-frills interior while being budget-friendly. So when Deepcool offered us the Macube 110 for review, we jumped at the opportunity. The Deepcool Macube 110… Read more

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Discovery Plus is the perfect background noise streaming service

The word discovery implies there’s something new to find, but I’ve spent the past few weeks steadily making my way through a show that’s been on the air for more than 20 years, thanks to Discovery Plus: House Hunters. Thanks to House Hunters (and House Hunters International, alongside Tiny House Hunters) my days spent inside,… Read more

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AverMedia PW315 Webcam Review: Awkward Middle Child

Our Verdict The AverMedia PW315 is too expensive for casual use, and while it works well in low light and too much light, it’s not that much cheaper than other, higher quality 60 fps webcams. For Operates well in all kinds of lighting 1080p @ 60 fps recording Customizable through software Against Grainy, pixelated images… Read more

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OnePlus 9 flagship smartphone series coming “very soon” says tipster

Home News (Image credit: OnLeaks / Voice.com) The OnePlus 9 5G smartphone is due to launch in March alongside the OnePlus 9 Pro and the OnePlus 9R. That’s a lot of OnePlus – but there’s more. The flagship Android phones will be joined by the company’s first-ever smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch. Tech watcher Ishan Argawal… Read more

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Best subwoofers: deep bass for music and movies

Home Best-buys Best Subwoofers Buying Guide: Welcome to What Hi-Fi?’s round-up of the best subwoofers you can buy in 2021. Who doesn’t like bass? Whether you have a stereo system or a home cinema system, there’s a lot to be said for bringing a subwoofer to the party.  It’s not just all-action movies and dancefloor… Read more

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What Is sRGB? A Basic Definition

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) sRGB stands for Standard Red Green Blue and is a color space, or a set of specific colors, created by HP and Microsoft in 1996 with the goal of standardizing the colors portrayed by electronics. sRGB is the most popular color space used today and the one used for Windows,… Read more

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You Can Mine Ethereum With Apple’s M1: Here’s How, but You Probably Shouldn’t Bother

Home News (Image credit: Apple) Ethereum mining is most profitable on high-end graphics cards, but enthusiasts are often willing to use whatever they have on-hand, especially as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to rise. Now they’ll have another option: Apple’s new M1 chip. Zensors software engineer Yifan Gu found a way to make the ethminer utility… Read more

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ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F Gaming II Review

Introduction Last year, AMD released the Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors in one of the most monumental hardware launches of the modern era. This final step completed the Red brand’s ascent back into the forefront of the desktop processor market that began with the launch of the first generation of Ryzen CPUs. With the Ryzen… Read more

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Sennheiser CX 400BT

Our Verdict While slightly compromised in the features department, the CX 400BT are sonic marvels – and, at this price, hugely appealing For Lively, detailed sound Lightweight fit Excellent value for money Against Battery life below the best Not waterproof Such is the popularity of true wireless earbuds today that you can go to the… Read more

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DS Audio is sharing its optical phono cartridge secrets for free

Home News (Image credit: DS Audio) DS Audio has decided to share its niche expertise in optical phono cartridge technology with the world for free. Why? The Japanese company has pioneered what has largely been an eight-year solo effort in implementing optical tech in its development of phono cartridges. Now, it wants others to join… Read more

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Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead is a big Vegas heist movie coming to Netflix — with zombies

Netflix’s next big-budget action movie is almost here: Army of the Dead from director Zack Snyder sees a squad of mercenaries battling their way into Las Vegas to pull off a massive heist. The catch is it’s set after a zombie apocalypse has ravaged the city, so instead of the usual Vegas barriers of casino… Read more

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RTX 3060 Listings Flood U.S. Retailers, With Prices Up to $629

Home News GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming OC 12G (Image credit: Gigabyte) Only a few hours are left before the GeForce RTX 3060 goes up for purchase at retailers around the world. Given Nvidia’s recent launch history, the mid-range Ampere graphics card’s stock might be equally limited so legit customers will likely have to fend off… Read more

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Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact Review: Understated Excellence

Our Verdict Fractal Design’s Meshify 2 Compact offers an excellent foundation for thermally demanding ATX gaming systems. And although it’s a bit expensive, it’s a very well thought-through chassis that ships with three good fans. For Thoughtful interior and classy design Ships with three quality fans Great cable management Excellent thermal performance Easy filter access… Read more

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